This year we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the marvelous Shrine of Bishop Baraga. This amazing structure is located just off U.S. 41 between L’Anse and Baraga here in our beautiful Upper Peninsula, where Bishop Baraga spent most of his time after coming to the New World from ...
There are disabling medical conditions, and then there are problems we can and do live with. Understandably, when someone suffers from chest pain or they have difficulty breathing, they are likely to seek immediate medical attention. But many orthopedic complaints reveal themselves gradually, ...
Almost everyone wants to lose weight but only few of us have a deep desire to cut the amount of food we consume. And why would we have such a desire? After all, food is abundant, comforting, and tasty. It is a source of pleasure and of meaning. It is therefore tempting to ask: can we ...
Shoes are a hot commodity. Look at the advertising dollars spent by the big shoe companies, including the millions paid to sports stars for wearing the company’s shoes. Many people, should they develop some foot or ankle pain, will look to a different pair of shoes. They are blamed for many ...
By SHARON LURYE and COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press As a new school year approaches, COVID-19 infections are again on the rise, fueled by highly transmissible variants, filling families with dread. They fear the return of a pandemic scourge: outbreaks that sideline large numbers of ...
Laughter is a normal and natural physiologic response to certain stimuli with widely acknowledged psychological benefits. Current research shows us that laughter may also have serious positive physiological effects for those who engage in it on a regular basis. The words laughter and humor, ...
